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FE61 PYL

2011 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,730 mi
Last recorded128,730 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 PYL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 128,730 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 123,577 miles

Damp around fuel tank and filler pipe.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 123,577 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant low.

Damp around fuel tank and filler pipe.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front anti roll bar moving away from its central position towards right.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti roll bar fouling brake calliper and steering not seriously affected.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 114,933 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre stepping on inner edge and not wearing evenly

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre stepping on inner edge and not wearing evenly

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/Driveshaft Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 114,933 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre stepping on inner edge and not wearing evenly

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre stepping on inner edge and not wearing evenly

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/Driveshaft Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 109,592 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1x missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 109,592 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1x missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 100,864 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1x missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 100,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1x missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 96,848 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 85,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 75,752 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 75,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm + cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front bumper loose[o/s/f]

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge slightly

n/s/r tyre out of shape slightly

o/s/f wheel arch liner loose

Pass 7 Sep 2017 64,930 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OSR tyre perished)(195/55/16

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 64,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OSR tyre perished)(195/55/16

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 51,942 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

under covers fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2016 51,942 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

under covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2015 38,122 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 38,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 22,475 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen DS3?

Based on 1,136,829 MOT tests across 82,556 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
5,822
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
82,556
On UK Roads
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FE61 PYL is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2011 Citroen DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 63,200 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Citroen DS3 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Citroen DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FE61 PYL is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 22 September 2011.

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